Our 1930's bungalow has 2 bay windows topped with gable ends that come out of a hip roof. Around 20 years ago the Windows were replaced with UPVC by the previous owner (mother-in-law) At the time there was some comment by the installers about the replacements not being structural. I'm assuming that the original wooden windows may have had some Structural element because there has been some movement of the windows resulting in roof leakage and internal gaps (5mm) appearing around the tops of both bays.
I'm trying to persuade the other half that this is the case and that remedial action needs to be taken to prevent further movement. But she can't see it and just wants me to mend the roof.
I see this as wasting my time unless I can effectively stop further movement of the bay gable ends. The roof consists of 4x2 rafters covered in 3/4 boards, felt and then tiled. The valleys have lead flashing.
I need to figure out how to tie the gable ends to the existing roof to prevent movement in future. Adding structural strength to the windows would prove difficult without replacing them again which will be expensive ....
Oh and the roof tiles are marked as Marley RD 80705 which I am struggling to match.
I'm trying to persuade the other half that this is the case and that remedial action needs to be taken to prevent further movement. But she can't see it and just wants me to mend the roof.
I see this as wasting my time unless I can effectively stop further movement of the bay gable ends. The roof consists of 4x2 rafters covered in 3/4 boards, felt and then tiled. The valleys have lead flashing.
I need to figure out how to tie the gable ends to the existing roof to prevent movement in future. Adding structural strength to the windows would prove difficult without replacing them again which will be expensive ....
Oh and the roof tiles are marked as Marley RD 80705 which I am struggling to match.